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boat · 07-18-2010, 10:22 PM

Whats up guys, I've been on this sight awhile checking out things, and decided to show you my build. This is a 1963 Chevy pickup i've had since 1985 when i was 16. It started out with a 460 ford motor in it, it had to go. I put a 350 in 3 years later and had it painted, drove it till 1992 and parked it. Been setting ever since. I decided to tear it down and give it a new life. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1279506104

boat · 07-18-2010, 10:28 PM

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63sbssbbw · 07-19-2010, 07:23 AM

Lookin' good boat
Love the mother-in-law seat LOL
T

boat · 07-19-2010, 07:02 PM

more pic

boat · 07-19-2010, 07:12 PM

Well down to the frame ,so this is where it starts

boat · 07-19-2010, 11:12 PM

A lot of work went into these pic, cleaning, scraping, grinding, sand blasting,then primer.now its clean enough to work with.

**Captainfab** · 07-20-2010, 01:20 AM

That's cool that you've hung on to this truck this long....was it your first vehicle? Looks like it was pretty nice before you tore it apart. What's the basic plan this time around? Your truck is the ideal truck IMO.....A '63 Custom Cab, big back window, short fleetside

63sbssbbw · 09-26-2010, 09:13 AM

That's looking great Boat
Is that the original trans x member,just moved rearward?(sans lower supports)
If so,what kind of E brake set up did you have?
I'm at about the same stage with mine(also a '63)and need to make a decision soon on what I'm going to use.I'll be running a TH 350.
Thanks,T

boat · 09-26-2010, 12:46 PM

no its not the original trans member .when i bought the truck it had a 460 ford engine in it ,when i dropped the 350 in i used the same cross member just moved it around a little works fine, don,t know what it came out of . as far as e-brakes i never had any cables ran anywhere so i need to figure that one out.

boat · 09-26-2010, 12:49 PM

more pic

boat · 09-26-2010, 12:52 PM

rear end

protrash64 · 09-26-2010, 02:51 PM

.......lookin' sweet boat!!! Sure nice to work on them with all the easy access. Cant wait to see more progress.

Ol'63Gmc · 09-26-2010, 10:33 PM

Thats awesome, Boat! Subscribed for sure!

boat · 09-27-2010, 01:00 AM

sandblasted and painted some parts

boat · 09-27-2010, 01:02 AM

the new blasting box

boat · 09-27-2010, 01:11 AM

got my new power steering box ,just waiting on the conversion kit from classic parts

63sbssbbw · 09-27-2010, 07:29 AM

Your working fast Boat,looking good
That does look like the relocated original
Not sure if the shortbeds were setup the same or not,but my longbed has a separate crossmember for the E brake(behind the trans member)

BSB1955 · 09-30-2010, 11:30 AM

I really like your use of a engine hoist and wood frame to remove the cab.

Great idea which I will steal when it comes time for my project.

Brian

boat · 09-30-2010, 04:09 PM

I seen this engine hoist design on this sight but added two extra bars, works great.

brawley · 10-06-2010, 10:20 PM

did you use the stock frame mount for the panhard bar?

boat · 10-07-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brawley

did you use the stock frame mount for the panhard bar?

the panhard bar came with the bottom mount and a spacer for the other side, the top mount is stock, i had to cut the bracket off the axle to make it work

boat · 10-07-2010, 12:37 AM

been working on motor and trans

63sbssbbw · 10-11-2010, 10:25 AM

Looking sweet boat
T

boat · 11-28-2010, 12:13 AM

got brake lines on

boat · 11-28-2010, 12:18 AM

more pic

07-18-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	63 rebuild Whats up guys, I've been on this sight awhile checking out things, and decided to show you my build. This is a 1963 Chevy pickup i've had since 1985 when i was 16. It started out with a 460 ford motor in it, it had to go. I put a 350 in 3 years later and had it painted, drove it till 1992 and parked it. Been setting ever since. I decided to tear it down and give it a new life. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1279506104 Attached Images Last edited by boat; 07-19-2010 at 07:54 PM.

07-18-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild more pic Attachment 611879 Attachment 611881 Last edited by boat; 11-16-2010 at 12:52 PM.

07-19-2010, 07:23 AM	#3
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 63 rebuild Lookin' good boat Love the mother-in-law seat LOL T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

07-19-2010, 07:02 PM	#4
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild more pic Attached Images Last edited by boat; 07-19-2010 at 07:06 PM.

07-19-2010, 07:12 PM	#5
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild Well down to the frame ,so this is where it starts Attached Images Last edited by boat; 07-19-2010 at 10:54 PM.

07-19-2010, 11:12 PM	#6
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild A lot of work went into these pic, cleaning, scraping, grinding, sand blasting,then primer.now its clean enough to work with. Attached Images Last edited by boat; 07-19-2010 at 11:13 PM.

07-20-2010, 01:20 AM	#7
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 63 rebuild That's cool that you've hung on to this truck this long....was it your first vehicle? Looks like it was pretty nice before you tore it apart. What's the basic plan this time around? Your truck is the ideal truck IMO.....A '63 Custom Cab, big back window, short fleetside __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#8
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 63 rebuild That's looking great Boat Is that the original trans x member,just moved rearward?(sans lower supports) If so,what kind of E brake set up did you have? I'm at about the same stage with mine(also a '63)and need to make a decision soon on what I'm going to use.I'll be running a TH 350. Thanks,T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-26-2010, 12:46 PM	#9
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild no its not the original trans member .when i bought the truck it had a 460 ford engine in it ,when i dropped the 350 in i used the same cross member just moved it around a little works fine, don,t know what it came out of . as far as e-brakes i never had any cables ran anywhere so i need to figure that one out.

09-26-2010, 12:49 PM	#10
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild more pic Attached Images Last edited by boat; 09-26-2010 at 12:50 PM.

09-26-2010, 12:52 PM	#11
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild rear end Attached Images Last edited by boat; 09-26-2010 at 12:53 PM.

09-26-2010, 02:51 PM	#12
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: 63 rebuild .......lookin' sweet boat!!! Sure nice to work on them with all the easy access. Cant wait to see more progress. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

09-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#13
Ol'63Gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 52	Re: 63 rebuild Thats awesome, Boat! Subscribed for sure!

09-27-2010, 01:00 AM	#14
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild sandblasted and painted some parts Attached Images Last edited by boat; 09-27-2010 at 01:03 AM.

09-27-2010, 01:02 AM	#15
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild the new blasting box Attached Images Last edited by boat; 09-27-2010 at 01:03 AM.



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09-27-2010, 01:11 AM	#16
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild got my new power steering box ,just waiting on the conversion kit from classic parts Attached Images Last edited by boat; 09-27-2010 at 01:11 AM.

09-27-2010, 07:29 AM	#17
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 63 rebuild Your working fast Boat,looking good That does look like the relocated original Not sure if the shortbeds were setup the same or not,but my longbed has a separate crossmember for the E brake(behind the trans member) Attached Images __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

09-30-2010, 11:30 AM	#18
BSB1955 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Raeford, North Carolina Posts: 5	Re: 63 rebuild I really like your use of a engine hoist and wood frame to remove the cab. Great idea which I will steal when it comes time for my project. Brian

09-30-2010, 04:09 PM	#19
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild I seen this engine hoist design on this sight but added two extra bars, works great.

10-06-2010, 10:20 PM	#20
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	Re: 63 rebuild did you use the stock frame mount for the panhard bar?

10-07-2010, 12:37 AM	#22
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild been working on motor and trans Attached Images Last edited by boat; 10-07-2010 at 12:38 AM.

10-11-2010, 10:25 AM	#23
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: 63 rebuild Looking sweet boat T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

11-28-2010, 12:13 AM	#24
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild got brake lines on Attached Images Last edited by boat; 11-28-2010 at 12:14 AM.

11-28-2010, 12:18 AM	#25
boat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bartlett Tn Posts: 276	Re: 63 rebuild more pic Attached Images Last edited by boat; 11-28-2010 at 12:20 AM.

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